I bought these shoes having owned other pairs of Scarpa shoes before. Scarpa are an amazing brand and their shoes really are the best. I have fallen in bogs and into waterfalls and afterwards just put them in the washing machine and they come out like new. They never seem to wear out, except on the inside of the shoe. This pair that I bought are a european size 46, like my previous pairs, but it is a bit too tight. It felt a bit tight when I first tried them on but thought that the shoes would wear in over time but so far they havne't. A bit worried that I will be in Peru soon and the shoes may be too tight. The soles are a lot springier that other scarpas and are therefore a lot more comfortable - like wearing a good waterproof pair of running shoes with a great tread! This website definitely offers the best value - nearly £50 cheaper than UK equivalents and that is when they are on sale in UK too!